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Tour guide training to boost tourism within Mid and East Antrim
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has begun recruiting for its next tour guide training programme -to enable enthusiastic locals from...
Jul 30, 2023


Mid and East Antrim school uniform scheme – collection points open this August
Families who wish to avail of Mid and East Antrim Borough Council’s School Uniform Scheme will be able to arrange collection from one of...
Jul 28, 2023


MEA Mayor referred to council’s new Standards Committee over bonfire meeting
The Mayor of Mid and East Antrim Alderman Gerardine Mulvenna has been referred to the borough council’s new Standards Committee over the...
Jul 28, 2023


Refurbished play park named after Co Antrim teen Hannah Morgan
A refurbished play park in Carrick’s Woodburn estate is to be named in memory of a teenager who sadly passed away last year. Hannah...
Jul 27, 2023


Mayor of Mid and East Antrim announces charities for term
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman Gerardine Mulvenna, with Thomas Hamilton and members of the ‘This is Me’ Dementia Friendly choir....
Jul 27, 2023


Time running out to apply for the next Mid & East Antrim Transport Academy!
(L-R) Chris Ward (Workforce Training), Norman Sterritt (Joint Chair, MEA LMP), Mayor of Mid and East Antrim Alderman Gerardine Mulvenna,...
Jul 26, 2023


Mid & East Antrim Council back £250k funding bid for new 3G pitch
Mid and East Antrim councillors have agreed to support a £250k funding bid for a new 3G pitch at Wellington Rec Football Club in Larne....
Jul 25, 2023


Local artist Carly Wright completes masterpiece with help from pupils of Ballykeel Primary School
Carly (right) pictured presenting the final piece to P7 teacher Shirlie Gregg, Ballykeel Primary School Local artist Carly Wright...
Jul 19, 2023


Marine litter grant funds ‘2-Minute Beach Clean’ in MEA
(Back row L-R) Catherine Hunter, Education Officer for MEABC; Eco-Ranger Volunteers Alyson Kerr, Ann Morrow, Abe Agnew andChristine...
Jul 19, 2023


Mayor hails Camp DalFest as music spectacular draws thousands to Mid and East Antrim!
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman Gerardine Mulvenna, was delighted to attend the ever-popular Camp DalFest at the weekend and...
Jul 17, 2023


Causeway Aromatics celebrates new chapter in business
Gina Thomson - Owner, Causeway Aromatics; Ald Gerardine Mulvenna, Mayor; Adrian Morrow, Estate Manager at Glenarm Castle Estates;...
Jul 17, 2023


City Deal update for MEA but still “no mention of monies” for new leisure centre in Ballymena
A computer generated image of the proposed new visitor centre in Carrickfergus. A £42m Carrickfergus regeneration project has attracted...
Jul 16, 2023


Mid & East Antrim Food and Drink Network - passion for food, appetite for business!
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council proudly hosted local businesses at Council’s stand at the prestigious Balmoral Show, Northern...
Jul 15, 2023


MEA Council drops out of electric vehicle FASTER scheme
Mid and East Antrim has pulled out of a proposed network of electric vehicle charging points amid concern over “financial loss”. The...
Jul 13, 2023


MEA residents and visitors can experience a summer full of fun and adventure!
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has unveiled a vibrant line-up of free and low-cost activities for all ages to enjoy this summer....
Jul 10, 2023


Mid and East Antrim Council to continue discussions over a “scaled-back MUGA” for Portglenone
Planning image showing the "scaled-back MUGA" Mid and East Antrim Borough Council will continue discussions over the size of a proposed...
Jul 10, 2023


Mid and East Antrim Borough Council launches recruitment drive for the next Transport Academy
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council have begun recruiting for the next Transport Academy. Those selected will have the option of working...
Jul 6, 2023


Eat, drink and walk through the history of Mid and East Antrim
Londonderry Arms Hotel: Laura Cowan, MEA Strategic Tourism and Regeneration Manager, Denise O’Neill, Londonderry Arms Hotel, Mayor...
Jul 5, 2023


Barr encourages the launch of ‘Chatty Benches’ and cafes in Kells and Broughshane
Braid Ulster Unionist Councillor Alan Barr has encouraged the launch of the Chatty Bench and Café initiatives in Kells and Broughshane....
Jul 5, 2023


Thousands enjoy the All-Ireland Pipe Band Championships
Thousands flocked to the beautiful grounds of Ballymena Academy on Saturday (1 July) for the prestigious All-Ireland Pipe Band...
Jul 4, 2023
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